Advanced FVM Course
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To support the need for increased competitiveness and to deal with the rapidly growing complexity of products, processes, and systems, CFD solvers and multi-physics simulation software are commonly used in industry. Unfortunately, most engineers and researchers have limited knowledge of what a CFD solver is doing. The object of this course is to close that knowledge gap. In this introductory finite volume method (FVM) course, we cover the basic theory behind the FVM method used in most commercial and open-source CFD solvers (included OpenFOAM and Ansys Fluent). In this course, we also address discretization techniques, solution strategies, and best standard practices when using the FVM to tackle multi-physics problems.
Topics to be covered:
Introduction to CFD
Introduction to the FVM - Theoretical background
Space discretization techniques (convective, laplacian, gradient and source terms)
Time discretization techniques
Linear solvers (Newton-Krylov and multigrid solvers)
Solution strategies - Pressure-velocity coupling methods
Unsteady and steady solvers
Grid and time dependency studies - Order of convergence in space and time
Mesh quality issues
How to get a converged solution from scratch
Acceleration and stabilization techniques
Understanding the residuals
Boundary conditions and initial conditions
Discretization requirements according to the physics involved
Choosing the right numerics
Validation and verification - The method of manufactured solutions (MMS)
Best standard practices - Tips and tricks
Numerical playground and validation cases
This classroom training is offered in cooperation with the University of Genova. The fee includes the printed material and a USB key with the supporting material. Attendees are not required to bring their own laptop since workstations with pre-installed software will be available.
Modality: online, classroom and onsite.
Location (classroom): DICCA, University of Genova, (via Montallegro 1, 16145 Genova, Italy). This classroom training is offered in cooperation with the University of Genova.
Instructors: Joel Guerrero
Language: English
Teaching method: lectures and hands-on sessions to validate the acquired knowledge. A training certificate is provided to all attendees who complete the course.
Timetable - Classroom option: The duration of the classroom course is 1 day (eight hours). The course starts at 9.00 am and ends at 5.00 pm.
Timetable - Online option: The online course is split into 3 non-consecutive days (for nine hours in total).
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